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Be diligent in doing your kegels and make sure you are doing them correctly. It takes...

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Discussion: Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

"Jarring" is a good word. The timeline looks doable. I work at an oil refinery and...

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Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I love your chart! That is a great trend line! My PT emphasized deep, prolonged breathing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821517/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796616/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

With regards to your Kegels. Ask your Dr. to write a prescription for urinary physical therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781046/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hi @carver. My RP was May of 2019. I faithfully did my Kegels for 10 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777326/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

only having stress incontinance at 20 days post surgery sounds pretty good to me. That's what?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776514/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I don’t have pain, but serious discomfort in the abdomen from the incisions. I am wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741693/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

I was taking 3000mg per day of OTC Tylenol for the 1st week. Also took the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741640/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

I had surgery a little over two years ago. Surgery went fine and I had ZERO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485302/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 8:12am

Yes, I had a robust conversation with my doctor and his assistant about what to expect....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482592/

Discussion: Did your surgeon discuss impact of prostate removal on orgasm?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 8:59pm

I had my RP a little over two years ago. One month prior to my surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473482/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 10:07am

@wwsmith I have to disagree with some of your comments. I had an RP after learning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471292/

Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

Look for pelvic floor PT. When I did it they told me not to bother with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468423/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2025

I was 61 when I had surgery. I was in good shape as I have consistently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468275/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time, @jtsim89 This might be too tough to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467359/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

@indyguy Pretty good. Incontinence was pretty bad & Kegels were a complete fail. So I ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446768/

Discussion: My MRI Report - Opinions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

I've also been there wishing to get it over with, so I know how you feel....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446071/

Discussion: Is it ok to wait 3 months for my radical prostectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

I had NS RARP last year at age 70. I strictly followed the instructions pre &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443305/

Discussion: Any experience with Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

At seven weeks post-op, your bladder is still rather "pissed off" (pun intended - haha). The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430652/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

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